IND VS SL 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS: Sri Lanka Beat India By 32 Runs
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Sri Lanka Beat India By 32 Runs. Arshdeep Singh falls short of his crease. Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis combine for the runout, and India suffer a shock defeat.
What have we just witnessed???? Is it for real???? Sri Lanka... out of nowhere, have pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in their cricketing history..!!!! Mohammad Siraj departs, India are 201/9.
Charith Asalanka has grabbed the crucial wickets of Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, and with those wickets, India have now all but choked their run chase.
Skipper Charith Asalanka has done the trick for the hosts, as gets rid of the big fish Axar Patel, and with that wicket, Washington Sundar is the lone warrior out there for India.
Axar Patel smashes Akila Dananjaya for a four and a six, and with that, India are now on 180/6 after 31 overs. They now need 61 runs off 114 balls to win.
Washington Sundar and Axar Patel are the last recognised batting pair of India, and the duo need to score the remaining 78 runs to see the visitors through.
From 110/1... to 152/6, a downhill journey for India as Jeffrey Vandersay has scalped 6 wickets.
The crowd has come alive in the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, as Jeffrey Vandersay single-handedly turned the game on its head. The top order of India has been sent packing back into the pavilion.
Oh no, the Indian dugout now seems to have a worry, as Shubman Gill departed for 35, but their experiment of promoting Shivam Dube has failed miserably, with him continuing his poor run of form with bat. Jeffrey Vandersay is having one of his best nights in a Sri Lanka shirt.
Akila Dananjaya to Kohli, OUT!!! LBW, Oh wait, Virat reviews it immediately. Pitching is fine, INSIDE EDGE!!!! KOHLI SURVIVES. DECISION overturned, joyous Sri Lankan faces goes in sorrow mode. More misery for Asalanka's side.
Jeffrey Vandersay stops Rohit Sharma's juggernaut, as India lose their first wicket on 97, and 'The Hitman' departs for a well-made 64 off 44.
Rohit Sharma has reached his second half-century of the ODI series and is looking extremely dangeorus.
A four and a six off Asitha Fernando's over, and India are 50/0 after just 7 overs.
Rohit Sharma has also opened his account for boundaries, as Dunith Wellalage presented a simple chance for the Indian skipper to smash that ball for a four.
Sri Lanka score a massive 79 runs off the last 10 overs, with that, they now have a challenging score against India. They finish at 240/9.
Poor stuff from Arshdeep Singh, as he leaks 9 runs off the 48th over, and with that, he has recorded the figures of 0/50 in 8 overs so far.
Dunith Wellalage is taking on the attack on Axar Patel and Sri Lanka, all of a sudden, have hopes of crossing the 230-run mark.
Washington Sundar has been a thorn in the back of Sri Lanka this series, and is proving his worth to the Indian side yet again. The all-rounder scalps his third wicket, and it's a major one, as Charith Asalanka departs for 25 off 42.
Janith Liyanage couldn't stay long out there in the middle, and Sri Lanka are now in immense trouble.
Captain Asalanka is holding one end, as the hosts are looking for a solid partnership out there in the middle.
Charith Asalanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama are at the crease for the hosts.
Both the set batters depart now, as Kusal Mendis falls prey to Washington Sundar, who is now on a hat-trick.
Washington Sundar grabs a catch off his own bowling and Avishka Fernando departs for a 40 off 62.
Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando have put up a formidable partnership and Sri Lanka are on the course of crossing the 250-run mark.
Arshdeep Singh's expensive over sees him concede 7 runs, and Sri Lankan batters are now settling in well.
Ball is still doing it's bit, with the Indian bowlers presenting a beautiful seam presentation. Arshdeep Singh is looking a bit off-the-rhythm for now.
Mohammad Siraj bowls a fuller one outside-off and Kusal Mendis drives it away towards the cover region for a beautiful four.
Avishka Fernando runs a double on the leg-side region and Sri Lanka are 3/1 after 2 overs.
After a period of 8 dot balls, Sri Lanka open their account, as Arshdeep Singh delivers a wide down the leg.
Sri Lanka are 0/1 after the first over, as Rohit Sharma's men are looking to respond back hard.
The ghosts of Colombo 2023 ft. Mohammad Siraj are haunting the Lankans yet again, as Sri Lanka lose their in-form opener for a golden duck.
So far, there have been no signs of rain, but the clouds are still looming around. The Indian bowlers will be looking to take advantage of the overcast conditions.
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, Lokesh Rahul (wk), Shreyas lyer, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka wins second consecutive toss, and just like the first ODI, they'll bat first in Colombo.
Background
IND VS SL 2nd ODI Live Score: Hello and welcome to ABP Sports' live coverage of the second One Day International between India and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
In the first ODI, India, with a strong batting lineup, nearly fell to a weaker Sri Lankan side. Shivam Dubey's finishing effort was crucial in rescuing India and securing a tie. The second ODI of the series is set to be played today, with both teams aiming to take the lead with a win.
The Sri Lankan team is buoyed by their performance in the first ODI and will aim to leverage their spin bowlers on home ground to gain an advantage and take crucial lead in the three-match ODI series.
India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment with his batters' performance in the first ODI, noting that the middle order should have finished the match. It is likely that Rohit may consider adjustments to the batting order.
Riyan Parag could be brought in to replace Shivam Dubey or Washington Sundar, with Parag's spin bowling also strengthening the team's spin department. Also, Khalil Ahmed might be included in the playing 11 in place of Arshdeep Singh.
Today, India has the opportunity to secure their 100th ODI victory over Sri Lanka. Out of 169 ODIs played between the two teams, India has won 99, Sri Lanka 57, with 2 matches tied and 11 remaining inconclusive. India could have achieved this milestone in the first ODI as well, but the match ended in a tie.
Playing 11s for the second ODI:
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, Lokesh Rahul (wk), Shreyas lyer, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando
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